Linda Shannon-Hills Mark your 2022 calendar for the Red Cross blood drives at SaddleBrooke Ranch in the Sol Ballroom at the Ranch House. 2022 Schedule: Saturday, Feb. 19, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 7 a.m. to…
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Generals, January 2022
National Four Chaplains Day February 3
National Four Chaplains Day, Feb. 3. The story: On Feb. 3, 1943, an enemy torpedo struck the Army transport Dorchester as it carried 902 officers and enlisted men, Navy armed guard, merchant seamen, and civilian workers in the North Atlantic. The Coast Guard cutter escorts Comanche and Escanaba rescued 230 men. As Dorchester took on water,…
Generals, January 2022
Hiking Club Diary: Orientation to Hiking in the Desert Southwest
If you are new to hiking in Arizona, or have not hiked recently, you may want to learn about hiking in the Sonoran Desert from experienced SaddleBrooke Hiking Club guides. If so, you are invited to attend a hiking orientation presentation at 2 p.m. on Feb. 7 in the DesertView Theater at SaddleBrooke TWO. Among…
Generals, January 2022
Editorial Reminder
Hello, SaddleBrooke submitters! This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for the February issue is Jan. 26. Please send your submissions on time, or early if possible!
Generals, January 2022
Master Gardeners Present Demonstration Day February 26
Zann Wilson, Pinal County Master Gardener Join your SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners for Demonstration Day on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. at SaddleBrooke Ranch. We will show you the best tools, techniques, and products to satisfy a variety of gardening needs. Demonstrations will include best tools, best container management, frost and sun…
Generals, January 2022
Wheels for Kids—Bike Donations
Tom Terfehr Do you remember your first bike? Wheels for Kids (WFK) was founded in 2007 with a vision: to put a smile on the face of kids who didn’t think they would ever get to experience the joy of riding their own bike. WFK is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that collects used bikes; completely overhauls…
Generals, January 2022
Back to the Garden: Be Water Wise
Sheilah Britton, Pinal County Master Gardener Beginning the first day of this year, Jan. 1, 2022, the United States Bureau of Reclamation has announced a Tier 1 shortage to go into effect for the Colorado River basin. It is the first time a water shortage has been declared on the Colorado River, a source of…
Generals, January 2022
Saddlebadgers Are Back and Ready to Celebrate All Things Wisconsin
All who have enjoyed, and may still enjoy, life in the Badger State are invited to join in another celebration of Bucks, Badgers, and Packers tailgating and cheese curds. We missed being together. The almost annual Wisconsin Party is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 16, at the SaddleBrooke One clubhouse. You and your longtime and new friends…
Generals, January 2022
Art Guild Spring Show Returns February 18 and 19
LaVerne Kyriss This year, the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild brings its annual spring art show back to the MountainView Clubhouse at SaddleBrooke TWO. Set for Friday evening, Feb. 18, with a cashbar, cocktail reception, and all day on Feb. 19 in the ballroom and other spaces throughout the clubhouse, the show will feature 30 or…